I’m In!
I’m In! Julie McGue Author This phrase is ripe with meaning. For travelers, “I’m in” means the flight landed, the hotel room is ready, the Internet passwords work, and I’ve reached the destination I was concerned about. In short, the threat of weather,...
How The Polar Vortex Tried To Ruin My Birthday
How The Polar Vortex Tried To Ruin My Birthday Julie McGue Author The recent polar vortex that smothered the Midwest with dangerous cold air and wind, descended in time to mar a special occasion. This year I’m celebrating a milestone birthday. My birthday is...
I Am Not Anti-Adoption Either
I Am Not Anti-Adoption Either Julie McGue Author A fellow adoption blogger, Lost Daughters, recently posted an essay titled, “I Don’t Believe in Adoption Anymore.” I reblogged it two weeks ago. As promised, here are my thoughts. First, you need to know what...
The Smile Project
The Smile Project Julie McGue Author You may recall that one of my intentions for the New Year was to greet the day by smiling. The idea was that this simple commitment would set a positive tone for the day and could lead to untold meaningful events. Thirty...
Touched By Adoption Blog
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- More or Less April 15, 2026What do you crave more or less of? The post More or Less appeared first on Julie McGue.Julie McGue
- The Adoptee’s Guide to Healing, Wholeness & Growth with Lynda Monk April 1, 2026Books That Saves Lives is publishing a guided journal that will heal lives. The post The Adoptee’s Guide to Healing, Wholeness & Growth with Lynda Monk appeared first on Julie McGue.Julie McGue
- Book Festivals Keep Stories Alive March 18, 2026A single story shared with honesty can change a heart. The post Book Festivals Keep Stories Alive appeared first on Julie McGue.Julie McGue
- Sleepless in the Suburbs March 4, 2026When bedtime becomes a family legacy… The post Sleepless in the Suburbs appeared first on Julie McGue.Julie McGue
- The Loose Ends of Love and Service February 18, 2026Navigating bureaucracy and grief while uncovering the quiet heroism of my late husband. The post The Loose Ends of Love and Service appeared first on Julie McGue.Julie McGue
- One Cake, Two Candles February 11, 2026Birthdays, childhood echoes, and the lifelong joy of twins. The post One Cake, Two Candles appeared first on Julie McGue.Julie McGue
- A Twin Thing: On Twin Loss, Twin Love, and the Bonds that Shape Us January 14, 2026Twins share more than a lifetime. Sometimes, they share the leaving, too. The post A Twin Thing: On Twin Loss, Twin Love, and the Bonds that Shape Us appeared first on Julie McGue.Julie McGue
- Poached Eggs January 14, 2026When I made poached eggs the other day, I got more than I bargained for. The post Poached Eggs appeared first on Julie McGue.Julie McGue
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